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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Drill Planning Course
courseThis course will provide you with the tools and knowledge necessary to design, conduct, and evaluate effective drills that improve emergency preparedness in your organization. You will learn to identify risks and…
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts7 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Drill Planning Course?
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This course will provide you with the tools and knowledge necessary to design, conduct, and evaluate effective drills that improve emergency preparedness in your organization. You will learn to identify risks and vulnerabilities, define clear objectives for your drills, and create realistic scenarios that test your response plans. This program will allow you to strengthen team coordination, improve internal communication, and ensure that all members of your organization are prepared to act safely and efficiently in critical situations.
Drill Planning
Differentiating Advantages
- Practical Methodology: You will learn through case studies, practical exercises, and interactive simulations.
- Customized Design: We will adapt the course content to the specific needs of your organization and sector.
- Certified Experts: You will be guided by instructors with extensive experience in emergency management and drill planning.
- Evaluation Tools: You will gain access to templates and checklists to evaluate the effectiveness of your drills.
- Certification: Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate that accredits your training in drill planning.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Start date
08-12-2026
Programme highlights
- Design effective drills: Learn to plan each stage, from risk identification to post-drill evaluation.
- Comply with regulations: Ensure your drills comply with local and international regulations.
- Improve emergency response: Practice and refine evacuation, first aid, and communication procedures.
- Engage your team: Learn strategies to motivate participation and improve coordination among members of your organization.
- Reduce risks and protect lives: Minimize the impact of potential incidents through thorough planning and preparation.
- Transform emergency preparedness into a proactive safety culture.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Fundamentals of drill planning, emergency management and organisational framework for the design of operational exercises
- Concept, purpose and typologies of simulations: evacuation exercises, technical response, operational continuity, comprehensive emergencies and multi-risk scenarios
- Relationship between drills, emergency plans and management systems: integration with internal protocols, risk matrices and organisational preparation requirements
- Strategic and operational objectives of a drill: Validation of procedures, training of personnel, detection of gaps and strengthening of coordination
- Methodological principles for the design of exercises: realism, traceability, gradualness, participant safety and evaluative utility of the scenario
- Roles, responsibilities and command structure of the drill: Exercise direction, controllers, evaluators, observers, participants and support teams
02
Risk analysis, scenario construction and definition of technical objectives for high quality drills
- Identification of threats and dangers relevant to the planning of the drill: fires, leaks, technical failures, accidents, natural phenomena and complex events
- Use of criticality matrices and impact analysis to prioritise training scenarios according to exposure, vulnerability and potential consequences
- Scenario Technical Construction: Triggers, Sequence of Events, Initial Conditions, Operational Restrictions and Expected Evolution of the Simulated Incident
- Definition of measurable objectives of the exercise: response times, communication quality, use of resources, procedural compliance and control of the incident
- Scaling of difficulty and progressive design of complexity: partial, functional, integral, tabletop and exercises with multiple critical variables
03
Operational design of the drill, logistics planning and coordination of human resources, technical and materials
- Preparation of the simulation plan: scope, schedule, participants, resources, sequence of actions and supporting documentation
- Exercise logistics planning: spaces, accesses, signage, equipment, communications, inputs, traffic control and security support
- Participation and Participation Preparation: Previous Briefing, Functions, Exercise Rules, Performance Limits and Interaction Criteria Between Teams
- Coordination with internal and external services: safety, maintenance, occupational health, brigades, authorities and support agencies if applicable
- Management of technical means during the exercise: alarm systems, radio communications, timing, registration tools and simulation devices
04
Execution of the drill, control of the development of the exercise and management of information in real time
- Activation and launch of the drill: Start signal, startup conditions, initial communication and start-up of the stage
- Role of the exercise manager and the control team: monitoring of development, introduction of incidents and assurance of the coherence of the script
- Structured performance observation: reaction times, compliance with procedures, decision-making and individual and collective behaviour
- Communications management during the drill: Information flow, critical messages, report traceability and coordination between operational areas
- Introduction of injected variables and controlled stress events: Impairment of the scenario, mock victims, system failures and context changes
05
Capstone Project for planning, executing and evaluating a drill applied to a real or simulated environment
- Selection of the operational context and definition of the case study: installation, organisation or activity, critical risks and objectives of the exercise
- Full Drill Design: Scenario, Schedule, Participants, Roles, Resources, Communications, and Safety Measures of the Exercise
- Preparation of the technical documentation: master plan, scenario script, evaluation checklists, briefings and registration formats
- Exercise execution and control simulation: activation, operational sequence, incident management and performance monitoring
- Development of the evaluation system and improvement plan: indicators, expected findings, corrective actions and organisational feedback mechanism
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
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Who it is for
Industrial safety and hygiene managers who need to design and execute effective drills, complying with regulations and protecting employees.Emergency coordinators who seek to optimize incident response, improving coordination and communication during critical situations.Emergency brigade members who require practical training in evacuation, first aid, fire control, and rescue.Managers and su
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Design realistic and relevant simulations
- 02Evaluate and improve emergency response
- 03Promote coordination and effective communication
- 04Promote a culture of prevention and preparedness
- 05Optimize resource allocation during emergencies
- 06Identify and correct flaws in security protocols
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Emergency Technician: Design and execution of drills in companies and institutions.
02Security and Risk Prevention Consultant: Advising on the development of emergency plans and drills.
03Corporate Security Manager: Implementation and coordination of drills to guarantee employee safety.
04Firefighter/Civil Protection: Participation in the planning and execution of large-scale drills.
05Occupational Safety Trainer: Delivery of courses on emergency plans and conducting drills.
06Safety Auditor: Evaluation of the effectiveness of drills and emergency plans.
07Emergency Coordinator: Management of the response to real and simulated emergencies.
08Crisis Management Specialist: Developing strategies to address emergency situations and improve response in drills.
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Questions
Entry Requirements
Evaluate and improve emergency response capacity.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Evaluate and improve emergency response capacity.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna Institute + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Academic/Professional Profile:Training in emergency management, civil protection, industrial safety, or related areas; or demonstrable experience in planning and executing drills.Technical Skills:Knowledge of current regulations regarding occupational risk prevention and emergency plans.Ability to develop drill plans, design realistic scenarios, and evaluate results.Ability to coordinate teams and manage resources in simulated emergency situations.Soft Skills:Excellent oral and written communication skills for conveying information and writing reports.Leadership and decis
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